Open AccessAlcohol hand gel: latest attempts in England and Wales to tackle MRSA infections
Publication year - 2004
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 9999-1233
DOI - 10.2807/esw.08.37.02545-en
Subject(s) - agency (philosophy) , medicine , disinfectant , methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus , new england , acute hospital , medical emergency , staphylococcus aureus , political science , sociology , health care , biology , pathology , social science , politics , law , bacteria , genetics
The National Patient Safety Agency in England and Wales has recommended that hand disinfectant gel dispensers are placed near all acute hospital beds in the country to remind staff to clean their hands after patient contact.